Developer eyes former Marathon site

3:01 PM,
Sep. 5, 2013

The former Mt. Washington Marathon station on Beechmont Avenue, which was demolished in 2012, could potentially be developed. A local developer has expressed interest in the site and is looking at obtaining a zoning variance that would allow for a building with a drive-through at the site.

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Developer Chris McClenathen is working with the Mt. Washington Community Council on a possible development at the site, which currently consists of vacant land and a retaining wall.

The Marathon gas station, which had been vacant for more than a decade, was torn down in 2012. For many years, residents and council members have wanted something developed at the site, which is located at 2010 Beechmont Ave. Ideas have ranged from a small park to some type of business. ...